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New 02/04/2004 |
| to 11/43 | Harvard AAB, Nebraska |
| 11/43 | In transit by ship |
| 11/43 | 711th Sqdn, Rattlesden |
| Missions flown: | 1 - Lost in action over
occupied France (First loss of the 447th |
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The Schrero crew at
Harvard in October 1943 before embarkation to England . |
| More photos below |
Combat Missions |
| No. | Date | Target | Aircraft |
| 1 | 12/30/1943 | Ludwigshaven | 42-31173 Main to Please |
| As listed in MACR 1770, A/C 42-31173 Maid to Please | ||
| Pilot | 2Lt Julian Y. Schrero | KIA |
| Copilot | 2Lt Mehle L. Kent | POW |
| Navigator | 2Lt Joseph J. Lamansky | KIA |
| Bombardier | 2Lt Lowell A. Doan | KIA |
| Top Turret | T/Sgt Howard B. May | POW |
| Radio Operator | T/Sgt Dee L. Troxell | KIA |
| Ball Turret | S/Sgt John Bitzer | POW |
| Left Waist | S/Sgt Herman F. Holland | POW |
| Right Waist | S/Sgt Homer L. Miller | POW |
| Tail Gunner | S/Sgt Walter E. Dickerman | EVD |
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Mr. John Bitzer is listed in our Member Roster |
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